Russian Duo is an international project, born out of love of traditional music and classical elegance. Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, and Terry Boyarsky, masterful pianist, team up for exuberant performances of soulful, passionate music. Our collaboration highlights the mysterious sounds of the balalaika underscored by the vast expressive range of the piano. And, yes, we sing! Our extensive repertoire draws from Ukrainian and Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, bluegrass, ragtime, tango, film score, and Soviet songs. As the only professional balalaika-piano duo touring in North America, we are known for our excellent audience rapport as well as uplifting, joyful, energizing performances.

Russian Duo is dedicated to educational outreach and believes it is vital to demonstrate the importance of cross-cultural collaboration to the younger generation through music/dance workshops, assemblies and residencies. You can find us on the Ohio Arts Council “Artists-on-Tour” and Teaching Artist rosters